Game Update Train Sim World 6 Update Notes - April 2nd 2026

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    Hello everyone,

    Today, we're releasing a patch for the Frankenbahn: Stuttgart - Heilbronn AddOn.

    Please allow up to 24 hours for the patch to arrive on your system. Some systems may update in standby mode without your notice.

    Full Changelog
    Frankenbahn: Stuttgart - Heilbronn
    • Added multiple new virtual destinations for AI displays
    • Shortened “Bietigheim Bissingen” to “Bietigheim” on PIS to prevent overflow.
    • Updated signal F832 to correctly show Zs7 in “Trackside Recovery”
    • Adjusted signals and stopping distances at Schwabstraße so 2 and 3 car S Bahn sets fit without blocking
    • Fixed shunt signal at Stuttgart Hbf blocking S Bahn services
    • Fixed areas of poor night lighting across the route
    • Fixed footstep and level crossing audio at two crossings
    • Removed snow under tracks and cleaned grass in road areas.
    • Removed platform numbers from Tief platforms 101/102 (not used IRL).

    Timetable Updates

    • Added BR 423 to all Stuttgart lines
    • Fixed incorrect platform assignments causing routing issues
    • Added mint coaches to RE services (random mix of red + mint)
    • Added silver coaches as sub variants for N Wagens
    • Added mint 628s instead of red
    • ICE 3 now uses red stripe instead of eco green
    • Updated S Bahn PIS logic (e.g., S5 yard → Bietigheim now shows “Schwabstraße”)

    Scenario Designer

    • Added new mint livery scenario designer formations

    BR 423

    • Implemented onboard announcements
    • Removed opening alarms; replaced closing alarms with accurate versions
    • Updated door closing alarms to match visual indicators
    • Cab wipers now use the correct existing weather glass
    • Fixed issues with LODs in interior/exteriors to improve visuals
    • Added missing PIS Manager service registration (fixes short/full name behaviour)
      • Example: The 423 PIS will now use the short names which will look like:
        • S4 Schwabstraße
        • S5 Schwabstraße
        • S5 Bietigheim
        • S6 Schwabstraße

    N Wagens

    • Added Mint livery variant
    • Disabled PZB brightness indicator
    • Replaced horn loop audio with a seamless version

    Wittenberger Cab Car

    • Updated texture compression to reduce memory usage
    • Added battery voltage meter animation

    BR 111

    • Added instrument dimmer bindings
    • Added German character glyphs for PIS displays

    BR 140

    • Corrected cab spelling errors on desk and gauges

    BNrdzf Cab Car

    • Fixed dimmer so brightness updates correctly
    • Updated train line power logic to work with both cable types
     
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